South Africa

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confiscated heroin worth R58 million at the Lebombo border post.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says the R300 million allocated to the department for the renovation and building of basic sport facilities is a step in the right direction.

Pretoria – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom is at the 6th Seychelles Carnival to showcase South Africa’s rich heritage and cultural assets.

Pretoria – Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says her department has various programmes aimed at capacitating young people to be absorbed into the hospitality industry.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed Janet Yetta Love as a member of the Electoral Commission, according to the Presidency.

Pretoria – The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned that the lower-than-normal rainfall, caused by El Niño since last year, continues to impact negatively on dam levels across South Africa.

Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has launched a national campaign to celebrate 4.3 million houses and housing opportunities being delivered since the dawn of democracy.

Pretoria – The Independent Electoral Commission will once again be partnering with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in its Schools Democracy Week programme to educate young people about democracy.

Cape Town – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says just over 8 000 citizens have to date used eHomeAffairs to apply for smart ID cards and passports.

Pretoria – South Africa is committed to aligning itself with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Cape Town – Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says the elite crime fighting unit, the Hawks, will receive more resources with a funding of R1.4 billion.

Cape Town – Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the department has allocated R381 million towards drought relief following the reprioritisation of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) and Ilima/Letsema funds.

Durban - The media should use its influence to shape the developmental agenda, with a view to move South Africa forward, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Cape Town – Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the Independent Development Corporation (IDC) has put together a multibillion rand business rescue package for firms that have been impacted by challenges such as drought.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma, will lead a South African delegation to a State visit to Iran, which will strengthen bilateral and economic relations.